Author Archives: sallyedelstein
Haunted By The Ghosts of Anti-Semitism
Just in time for Halloween the frightening ghosts and goblins of anti-Semitism past have arisen from their slumber. This virulent strain of hate never really disappeared, merely reawakened. And it is deadly. I am scared. I am haunted. I am
Haunted By The Ghosts of Anti-Semitism
Just in time for Halloween the frightening ghosts and goblins of anti-Semitism past have arisen from their slumber. This virulent strain of hate never really disappeared, merely reawakened. And it is deadly. I am scared. I am haunted. I am
Mourning in America
Hate has taken root in America. One need only look at the events of this past week. Emboldened by Trump, our Inciter-in-Chief, the haters are stepping boldly from the shadows. Our president is a cancer and Trumpism has metastasized. In
Mourning in America
Hate has taken root in America. One need only look at the events of this past week. Emboldened by Trump, our Inciter-in-Chief, the haters are stepping boldly from the shadows. Our president is a cancer and Trumpism has metastasized. In
Women Wowing Washington
The Beltway Beauties featured in this 1960 election season fashion spread would likely please many of today’s retro Republicans who might be happier returning to a time when women in Washington knew their place – contained safely on the pages
Women Wowing Washington
The Beltway Beauties featured in this 1960 election season fashion spread would likely please many of today’s retro Republicans who might be happier returning to a time when women in Washington knew their place – contained safely on the pages
Is Trump a Baby?
President Trump pouts on 60 Minutes insisting he’s no baby. Evidence points to the contrary. Although Donald has officially entered the terrible twos, in many ways he has not progressed much from his infancy. Technically, Trump is a toddler. And
Is Trump a Baby?
President Trump pouts on 60 Minutes insisting he’s no baby. Evidence points to the contrary. Although Donald has officially entered the terrible twos, in many ways he has not progressed much from his infancy. Technically, Trump is a toddler. And
No Always Means No
No, no doesn’t mean yes. No does not even mean convince me. Reluctance doesn’t mean consent. Being drunk doesn’t mean consent. Being passed out doesn’t mean consent. Not now. Not ever. Before the MeToo movement pushed up the conversation
No Always Means No
No, no doesn’t mean yes. No does not even mean convince me. Reluctance doesn’t mean consent. Being drunk doesn’t mean consent. Being passed out doesn’t mean consent. Not now. Not ever. Before the MeToo movement pushed up the conversation
Melania Trump: CSI
Is First Lady Melania Trump auditioning for a part on CSI? That is the only reasonable excuse for her recent insulting and insensitive statement saying victims of sexual assault “Need to have really Hard Evidence.” Hard evidence Melania?!? Sorry, I
Melania Trump: CSI
Is First Lady Melania Trump auditioning for a part on CSI? That is the only reasonable excuse for her recent insulting and insensitive statement saying victims of sexual assault “Need to have really Hard Evidence.” Hard evidence Melania?!? Sorry, I
Dr Ford a Profile in Courage
I am awed, I am inspired, I am enraged, and I am heartbroken. But I also feel emboldened by this strong, recognizable and honest voice that resonated in a Congressional hearing room. As a survivor of multiple sexual assaults, Christine
Dr Ford a Profile in Courage
I am awed, I am inspired, I am enraged, and I am heartbroken. But I also feel emboldened by this strong, recognizable and honest voice that resonated in a Congressional hearing room. As a survivor of multiple sexual assaults, Christine
Traumatic Memory- Remembering What We Want to Forget
The GOP cite a “gap” problem in the Kavanaugh scandal, when the real problem is the GOP. Both Christine Blasey Ford, Deborah Ramirez amd Julie Swetnick report gaps in their memory of their traumatic events. They must therefore be remembering
Traumatic Memory- Remembering What We Want to Forget
The GOP cite a “gap” problem in the Kavanaugh scandal, when the real problem is the GOP. Both Christine Blasey Ford, Deborah Ramirez amd Julie Swetnick report gaps in their memory of their traumatic events. They must therefore be remembering
Cosby Goes to Jail… Goes Directly To Jail
Despite his fame and fortune, Bill Cosby’s bad behavior spoke to the realities and pervasiveness of our rape culture, one which has long sanctioned and even encouraged this type of behavior for the ordinary man. Sorry boys, game over. Cosby has
Cosby Goes to Jail… Goes Directly To Jail
Despite his fame and fortune, Bill Cosby’s bad behavior spoke to the realities and pervasiveness of our rape culture, one which has long sanctioned and even encouraged this type of behavior for the ordinary man. Sorry boys, game over. Cosby has
Boys Will Be Boys – Sexual Assault and College
In 1973 Syracuse University promised their students that college life would provide lasting memories. They didn’t disappoint. Even decades later, college memories remain etched deeply in my psyche. Especially, if like me, you were sexually assaulted. More than once. My
Boys Will Be Boys – Sexual Assault and College
In 1973 Syracuse University promised their students that college life would provide lasting memories. They didn’t disappoint. Even decades later, college memories remain etched deeply in my psyche. Especially, if like me, you were sexually assaulted. More than once. My
Envisioning The American Dream 